The SEC is offering up to $50,000 for eligible employees to resign as part of a cost-cutting initiative. To qualify, employees must have been on the payroll before Jan. 24 and must voluntarily leave through resignation, transfer, or retirement. The deadline to apply is March 21, and those who accept the offer cannot return to the SEC for five years, or they must repay the incentive in full.
The program aims to reduce workforce expenses, but its long-term impact remains uncertain. With details still unclear, questions arise about whether this will help stabilize the agency or indicate deeper financial troubles.